Skin (Dermatology)

Dermatology (skin science) deals with mucosal diseases that cover the skin and body entrance gates (such as the mouth). Hair and nail diseases defined as skin attachments are also in the interest of dermatology. Another subject of dermatology is sexually transmitted diseases. Dermatology and Venerology (Sexual Diseases) have lived under the same roof throughout history since these diseases were primarily associated with skin and mucosa.